Clodagh
Playing chess with pigeons
In a moment of stress BITD (not sexual thanks be to God) my now OH called me by his ex wifeβs name. Orbit will probably bear less of a grudge than I didI did call call him BB today
Orbit
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Barton Bounty
Just simply loving life with Orbi π₯°
In a moment of stress BITD (not sexual thanks be to God) my now OH called me by his ex wifeβs name. Orbit will probably bear less of a grudge than I did
Elf On A Shelf
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Its tough, i had it with BB and he had a long career so that was harder, hopefully he will just continue to be easyOrbit has not been ridden in 2 weeks and I just got on β¦ ride or die
Just keep kicking! If it starts bucking stop kicking
Hollychops
Well-Known Member
Gorgeous boy and he has such a lovely eye. You will have alot of fun with him x
Barton Bounty
Just simply loving life with Orbi π₯°
Birker2020
Well-Known Member
Yes I referred to Lari as Bailey a number of times, people would politely look at the floor too embarrassed to say anything but I wouldn't have cared if they did. 17 years doesn't just go away like that, and all your time spent with BB will mean you will do the same! Don't worry xxI did call call him BB today
ycbm
Overwhelmed
Admit it, he doesn't really need a feed in the dark on your way to work. You're just a big old softie who can't stay away from him 
He's got a lovely walk, I hope you're getting ready for all the comments you're going to get about "wasting" a potential competition horse.
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He's got a lovely walk, I hope you're getting ready for all the comments you're going to get about "wasting" a potential competition horse.
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Barton Bounty
Just simply loving life with Orbi π₯°
He is actually hobbling a bit cause he lost a shoe the morning kevin brought him, but I plan to take them off next week anyway when the farrier comes,Admit it, he doesn't really need a feed in the dark on your way to work. You're just a big old softie who can't stay away from him
He's got a lovely walk, I hope you're getting ready for all the comments you're going to get about wasting a potential competition horse.
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Just for some forewarningβ¦
To anyoneβ¦..
F*ck off with your comments about wasting a competition horse
if you wanted him that much you should have bought him.. you didnt.. I did .. so ..
ycbm
Overwhelmed
That won't stop them 
. You can give him the free range hacking life that most horses would give their eye teeth for and you'll still have people telling you he should be out eventing 
I get people asking me constantly what my "plans"are for Charlie. Errrrr.... keep him sound? It's about a far as it goes these days for me. I wish I had your hacking.
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. You can give him the free range hacking life that most horses would give their eye teeth for and you'll still have people telling you he should be out eventing I get people asking me constantly what my "plans"are for Charlie. Errrrr.... keep him sound? It's about a far as it goes these days for me. I wish I had your hacking. .
ycbm
Overwhelmed
What are your plans for Orbit?
I mean I'm interested to know whether you know him well enough yet to plan to go straight to hacking out solo or whether you'll take him out in hand first? Judging from his reaction to the sheep he's pretty brave.
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I mean I'm interested to know whether you know him well enough yet to plan to go straight to hacking out solo or whether you'll take him out in hand first? Judging from his reaction to the sheep he's pretty brave.
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Barton Bounty
Just simply loving life with Orbi π₯°
Even if I was 25 I am pretty sure I would not want to be out eventing, I might however buy myself a box and go places hacking.That won't stop them
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BB was sound his whole life and didnt need eventing or competingβ¦. He could have probably done that easily if someone else bought him but instead he got waited on hoof by hoof by his loyal servant and he wanted for absolutely nothing, treated like a king every single day in life.
Orbit will hopefully be the same.. no pressure.. just the two of us having fun
exploring the countryside
Barton Bounty
Just simply loving life with Orbi π₯°
I dont think he has any malice in him at all . Im going straight for it , no messing aboutWhat are your plans for Orbit?
I mean I'm interested to know whether you know him well enough yet to plan to go straight to hacking out solo or whether you'll take him out in hand first? Judging from his reaction to the sheep he's pretty brave.
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we wont be doing 7 days a week or anything yet but we will gradually build on just round the estate to adding a little bit of the road in , then I will just do what I did with BB and go and not worry, Ill take a leadrope in case I do have to get off but other than that. Im just going to wing it 
nagblagger
Mildred's Maid
Funny how I haven't had any comments like that about Mildred the mule.
splashgirl45
Lurcher lover
Even if I was 25 I am pretty sure I would not want to be out eventing, I might however buy myself a box and go places hacking.
BB was sound his whole life and didnt need eventing or competingβ¦. He could have probably done that easily if someone else bought him but instead he got waited on hoof by hoof by his loyal servant and he wanted for absolutely nothing, treated like a king every single day in life.
Orbit will hopefully be the same.. no pressure.. just the two of us having fun
That sounds like bliss to me, he is a lucky boy and Iβm sure he will be happy not eventing or being put under extra stress and so will you
Barton Bounty
Just simply loving life with Orbi π₯°
Exactly, There is worse lives for a horse than a daily hacking buddy!
personally some of these horses end up broken because they are asked far too much of them to begin with.
I have however, asked hubby to make me a bigger mounting block
He will end up 17hh i think
personally some of these horses end up broken because they are asked far too much of them to begin with.
I have however, asked hubby to make me a bigger mounting block
He will end up 17hh i think
JBM
Well-Known Member
bloody massive
Merry Maxmas
Official Waffle Counter π€£
What a lovely boy, I'm so happy for you β€I just tacked him up obviously made sure BBs tack was ok which I was pretty sure would be , he obviously lacks muscle in places BB had but hes a baby and he will gain his own. I am absolutely chuffed to bits
splashgirl45
Lurcher lover
I loved the no pressure of just hacking , although some days my mare could give me a few dodgy moments so there was a bit of stress involved β¦ I was never a good competitor anyway as my nerves used to take over
Barton Bounty
Just simply loving life with Orbi π₯°
Yeah im sure we will have a few hairy moments, my arse will be like a rabbits nose the first time out on the road
But we are in no hurry at all
nagblagger
Mildred's Maid
To be honest ycbm and BB, people are probably jealous. Sod them and enjoy your horses, you shouldn't have to answer to anyone.
Barton Bounty
Just simply loving life with Orbi π₯°
Bradsmum
Well-Known Member
This has to be one of the quickest horse buys this forum has seen in years - that is not meant to be a criticism - I am so pleased for you. I wish you many happy years of happy hacking and adventures together. He is being such a cool dude, what a great buy.
Unicorn
Well-Known Member
What a gorgeous boy! And a very lucky one to have ended up with you (and he clearly knows it already!). I wish you many happy adventures 
Barton Bounty
Just simply loving life with Orbi π₯°
That was one of the things that worried me, was I just jumping in? I was not remotely ready but having something relying on me has definitely perked me up a bit. Hes such a big baby and he needs me
Another unseen buy from solway trusted from kevins word
Elf On A Shelf
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Even if I was 25 I am pretty sure I would not want to be out eventing, I might however buy myself a box and go places hacking.
BB was sound his whole life and didnt need eventing or competingβ¦. He could have probably done that easily if someone else bought him but instead he got waited on hoof by hoof by his loyal servant and he wanted for absolutely nothing, treated like a king every single day in life.
Orbit will hopefully be the same.. no pressure.. just the two of us having fun
Pft! Btch please! We are both going to hoys in 2025 with Orbit and Champ! But I will beat you just cos
Barton Bounty
Just simply loving life with Orbi π₯°
Pft! Btch please! We are both going to hoys in 2025 with Orbit and Champ! But I will beat you just cos
Elf On A Shelf
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Barton Bounty
Just simply loving life with Orbi π₯°
I am the height of those frikkin fences elfI'm not joking
dont even mention stressage tristar
Well-Known Member
I dont think he has any malice in him at all . Im going straight for it , no messing about
fortune favours the bold
nagblagger
Mildred's Maid
Interesting, Elf v BB..I would pay to watch that.